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B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

語形成
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
語形成は言語学の重要な分野です。
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

一緒に
Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
この問題を解決するために一緒に働くべきです。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

誰か
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
誰かが廊下に傘を忘れました。
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

細々と使う
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
家族は困難な月々に貯金をなんとかやりくりしようとしました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
リスクの内在性はすべてのビジネス冒険の一部です。
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

小売業者
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
小売業者は電子製品に割引を提供しています。
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

表面的な
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
彼は表面的にうなずいて、歩き去った。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

ミルクのような白
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
青い空を背景に雲がミルキーウェイトに見えた。
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

震える
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
彼女は話す前に恐怖で震え始めました。
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

黙示的同意
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
不公平なルールへの彼の黙示的な同意は驚くべきものでした。
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

批評家
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
映画批評家は監督の最新映画を称賛しました。
B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

計画外の
Meaning
Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.
Example
Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.
計画外の都市化は環境問題に寄与する。
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

風味
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
スープには庭からのハーブとスパイスの豊かな風味がありました。
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

反乱
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
王に対する反乱は3年間続いた。
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

借りがある
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
私は両親の支援のおかげで成功しました。
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

腰部
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
彼女は手を腰に置きました。
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

他人の不幸に同情すること
Meaning
To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.
Example
She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.
彼女は彼の損失に共感するために友人に電話をかけた。
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

タバコ
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
彼は夕食後にタバコを吸った。
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。
B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

意味のある; 目的を持った;
Meaning
having significance; purposeful; important
Example
She found meaningful work helping others.
彼女は他の人を助けることで意味のある仕事を見つけました。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
寝室の壁を塗るためのお気に入りの色は何ですか?
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

準備
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
チームはプレゼンテーションのために慎重に準備をしました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

ペナント旗
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
チームは誇らしげにチャンピオンシップペナント旗を掲げました。
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

適切
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
彼は公共の場で常に最大限の適切さを持って振る舞いました。
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

指標
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
失業率は経済の健康の重要な指標です。
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
政府は環境保護のために新しい立法を制定しました。
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

屈折
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
水中の光の屈折により、物体が曲がって見えます。
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

遠隔
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
彼らは旅行中に遠隔の村に泊まりました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

綿布
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
綿布は夏の衣服に最適です。
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

園芸に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
彼女は大学で園芸学を学びました。
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

えぐる、不当に高く売る
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
彼はうっかり木製のテーブルに穴を開けました。
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

臆病
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
彼は自分の信念のために立ち上がるにはあまりにも臆病でした。
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

リスクのある事業、冒険、起業
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
彼の新しい電子商取引のベンチャーは成功した。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

優柔不断な
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
彼女はどの大学に入学すべきか決めかねていた。
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
複雑な指示は彼を混乱させるだけでした。
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

愚か
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
会議中に彼の愚かなコメントは皆を苛立たせました。
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

チームメイト
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
彼はゴールを決めた後、チームメイトにお祝いを言いました。
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

非道徳的に
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
彼は非道徳的に行動し、自分の行動の結果を無視した。
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

コロネード
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
訪問者は寺院の入り口で壮大なコロネードに感嘆していました。
C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

軽視する / 重要性を低くする
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
レポートは会社の財務問題を軽視した。
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

ドア枠
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
大工はドア枠の幅を慎重に測定した。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

デカグラム
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
そのパッケージはちょうど1デカグラムの重さでした。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

負債を超える資産の所有; 借金を返済する能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
会社のソルベンシーは再編成後に改善されました。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃な, 生産的な
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
肥沃な土壌は今年豊かな収穫をもたらしました。
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

愛されている
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
彼女は王国の愛されている女王でした。
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

解散する
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
クラブは20年の活動後に解散することを決定した。
B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

他の場所で
Meaning
In, at, or to some other place.
Example
If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.
ここで見つからない場合は、他の場所で探してみてください。
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

無秩序
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
彼の無秩序なアプローチはプロジェクトの失敗を引き起こした。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

参照可能な
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
その問題は新しい政策変更に関連付けることができます。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

開幕
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
大統領は彼の開幕スピーチを行いました。
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

予測する
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
専門家たちは選挙の結果を予測しようとした。
C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

階調
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
アーティストは彼女の絵画で微妙な階調の色を使用しました。
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

いやいや
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを手伝うことに渋々同意した。
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

朗読
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
彼女の朗読は競技会で観客を魅了しました。
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

模範
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
ネオムは持続可能な都市設計の模範です。
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

一生懸命働く / 速く動く
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために一生懸命働かなければならなかった。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæɡ.ər.i/

Jaggary

ジャガリー
Meaning
unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener
Example
My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes.
私の祖母はレシピで白い砂糖の代わりにジャガリーを使います。
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

群衆政治
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
抗議は、群衆が財産を破壊し始めたときに群衆政治に変わった。
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

自分自身
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
彼女は一人で食事を作った。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

デビュー
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
若い俳優は大きな舞台でデビューを果たした。
B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本質的に
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
その2つの計画は本質的に同じです。
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前に
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
彼女は銀行で以前働いていたが、自分のビジネスを始める前だった。
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

期待する
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
私は会議が午前9時に始まることを期待しています。
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

騒々しい
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
騒々しい群衆は正義を要求した。
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自発的
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
彼女は慈善団体に自発的に寄付をしました。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

しつこく頼む
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
その子供は新しいおもちゃを欲しがって母親にしつこく頼んだ。
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

音響学
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
ホールの優れた音響学により、オーケストラの音が豊かで明確に聞こえました。
A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

携帯電話
Meaning
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
Example
She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
彼女は家に携帯電話を忘れて、誰にも電話できなかった。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

無限
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
宇宙は無限に広がっているように見える。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

子爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
子爵は父親から領地を相続しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

ポピュリストのリーダー
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
ポピュリストのリーダーは、一般市民のニーズを最優先すると約束しました。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

大きな本や写本
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
図書館には古いシェイクスピアのフォリオがあります。
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即興の;即席の;準備なしの
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
スピーカーは会議で印象的な即興のスピーチを行いました。
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

同音異義語
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
「pair」と「pear」の単語は同音異義語です。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外見上
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
建物は外見上は現代的に見えたが、中はかなり古風だった。
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

満たす
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
長い旅の後、巨大な食事が彼らの空腹を満たした。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ロープを固定する
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
クライマーはパートナーにロープをしっかりと確保するように頼んだ。
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

焼く
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
彼女は友達の誕生日のためにケーキを焼きました。
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

モンタージュ
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
映画は都市生活のモンタージュで始まりました。
C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

制御が難しく、病気を広める小さな害を与える動物や昆虫
Meaning
Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.
Example
The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.
その家は害虫で侵され、即時の対応が必要でした。
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

プログラミング
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
彼はコンピュータープログラミングを学ぶのにほとんどの時間を費やしています。
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

異常
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
科学者たちは実験中に異常な結果を観察しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

偽証
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
彼女は偽証罪で有罪判決を受けた。
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

公正な; 妥当な; 魅力的な
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
裁判官はその事件で公正な判断を下しました。
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

台無しにする
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
強い雨が私たちのピクニックの計画を台無しにするかもしれません。
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚栄心
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
彼女の虚栄心は、鏡の前で何時間も自分を見つめさせた。
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

カヌー
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
彼らは穏やかな小川をカヌーで漕いだ。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

市民(裕福な中産階級)
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
その市民は、町で繁栄している商人として尊敬されていました。
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲劇的な
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
飛行機事故は悲劇的な事故でした。
A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

Meaning
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
Example
He stepped out of the room quietly.
彼は静かに部屋を出ました。
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

彫像のような
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
彼女は彫像のような体型をしていて、どこに行っても人々の視線を引きつけていた。
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

理論化する
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
科学者たちはしばしば宇宙の起源について理論化します。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

復活した
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
復活した経済は多くのビジネスに希望を与えた。
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

タツノオトシゴ
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
タツノオトシゴはサンゴ礁の中を優雅に浮かんでいました。
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
あなたの名前は何ですか?
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

戦う
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
政府は汚職と戦うための措置を講じています。
C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

家来
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
王は忠誠と奉仕の見返りに家来に土地を与えた。
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

陰鬱
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
雰囲気は突然陰鬱になった。
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

冗長
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
本のプロリクシティは一度に読むのを難しくしました。
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

波のように膨らむ
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
煙は燃えている建物から波のように膨らんでいた。
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

人形
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
小さな女の子はお気に入りの人形をしっかり抱きしめました。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

フレスコ画
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
教会の壁は美しいフレスコ画で飾られていました。
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

冷徹
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
家主は冷徹で、貧しい家族を助けることを拒否しました。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

船を繋ぐための太いロープ
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
船員たちは重いハウザーを使って船をドックに固定しました。
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
彼女はイギリス北部の小さな郡で育ちました。
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

不器用で愚かな、無神経な人
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
そんなオーフにならないで – お皿は気をつけて洗って!
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

乾燥唐辛子
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
レシピにはそれを辛くするために2つの乾燥唐辛子が必要です。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

実際ではない勇気や自信の誇示
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
彼のブラヴァードはパフォーマンス前の緊張を隠していた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

議論の余地がある
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
その政策が機能するかどうかは議論の余地がある。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

小さな鳥の群れ
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
コヴィのウズラの群れが畑を飛び越えた。